For the girls, this was their first time camping out in the wild. Deep in the mountains and forests, beneath a sky full of stars, listening to the wind sweeping over the ridges while enjoying delicious food, they indeed felt an extraordinary sense of freedom. In the glow of the fire, the crackling of burning wood mingled with the mouthwatering aroma of grilled meat, creating a scene of peace and tranquility.
"I can't eat anymore...!"
With a cry, Ling raised both hands high, then flopped straight back onto the mat behind her. She tilted her head up to gaze at the starry sky and let out a long breath.
"Ah... this feels so nice. It's my first time spending the night outdoors... Looking at it now, it's pretty fun."
"Mm..."
Tio nodded slightly. She put down the grilled meat in her hand and looked around. Beneath the moonlight, they could clearly see the forest, lake, and layer upon layer of mountains below. The countless stars and bright moon shone upon the earth, casting a cold yet beautiful radiance.
"It feels... as if we're the only ones left in the whole world. There's an unusual sense of loneliness."
"Ugh... Tio, that makes it sound kind of scary..."
Hearing Tio mutter to herself, Tita, who was holding a cup of juice, imagined the scene and could not help shuddering.
"I rather like that feeling..."
Tio answered softly and looked toward Fang Zheng in the distance.
"Not having to communicate with anyone else, living alone in a place isolated from the world... If I could spend my entire life like that, it wouldn't be a bad choice."
"Huh? But that would be too lonely. And if you were alone, what would you do if something happened? I think you should have friends... What